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The convent educational trail leads through the old Studenuce market centre and its direct vicinity Caught between the mighty mountain of Boč and the mysterious Dravinja river, the settlement of Studenice is well known for its peace and tranquillity that embrace the visitor with every step. However, visitors are not attracted merely by the peace and tranquility emanating from the houses of Studenice, but also by the remains of the once mighty convent and by the well-preserved nature of surrounding areas whose beauty reaches its peak in the three karst springs below Boč. Due to their quiet and protected position, people lived in Studenice long before the settlement was officially mentioned for the first time in 1212. The prime years of the settlement, the remains of which can still be seen today, began around 1230, when Zofija Rogaška built a guesthouse and a church there. After 1237, the strong and influential noblewoman established ST. Mary’s Convent there and become its prioress. In the following periods, the convent went through a number of changes. Some additions were built and they enlarged the initial church that was devoted to Virgin Mary. Prior to the mid-15th century, they built a wall around the convent and added several buildings. In late 17th and early 18th century, the convent and the Church of the Epiphany were converted to a baroque style.